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OPEN CALL: Building Safer, Smarter Streets with AI
Newlab, in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), invites startups to pilot AI-enabled technologies that can enhance how the City monitors, maintains, and manages its streets. We’re seeking bold solutions that advance street-level asset management and urban safety operations—from real-time monitoring to predictive maintenance and intelligent enforcement. Apply now for grant funding, pilot-design support, and access to Newlab’s global infrastructure and expert network.
OPEN CALL: Advancing the Mining Sector in Saudi Arabia
Newlab and Saudi partners—including NIDLP, MIM, Ma’aden, ESNAD, and SGS—invite startups and industry leaders to pilot and commercialize breakthrough mining technologies across exploration, recovery, processing, and sustainable operations to help Saudi Arabia unlock its $2.5 trillion critical-minerals potential. Submit your interest now to access industry expertise, real-world pilots, de-risked commercialization pathways, and strategic market entry under Vision 2030.
Celebrating Founders Staying Grounded during #NYTechWeek
On June 3rd we launched our second exhibition of Critical Mass, with Volume Two: Stay Grounded. With over 300 people in attendance we enjoyed performances by D.J. Workhorse and Sunny Jain’s Addiction, drank organic wine, grilled angus burgers, and celebrated the groundbreaking work of 8 incredible critical technology companies.
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